A brief introduction to the

1. Internet
Presentation By :
Vishal Chavan

2. A Network of Networks
The Internet is the largest group of
computers ever linked together.

3. Network of Computers -
Serving out Information

4. Cont.……

5. • What is it?
• When was it discovered?
• Who owns it?
• Is Internet the same as WWW?
• What are web browsers?
Some Questions

6. • The Internet is a global network connecting millions of computers.
• As of December 31, 2011 there was an estimated 2,267,233,742 Internet users worldwide.
• The number of Internet users represents 32.7 percent of the world's population.
Terms you should know:
Structure and Nature of Internet- What is Internet?
• Intranet
• Extranet

7. Some
History

8. First Web Page :
http://info.cern.ch/hypertext/www/TheProject.html

9. Structure and Nature of Internet- Connection Requirements
The basic requirements to get an Internet connection are:
1. A Computer
3. A Modem
2. A Phone Line
4. An ISP

10. Structure and Nature of Internet- Connection Requirements
MODEM :
• Modem stands for MOdulator/DEModulator. A modem is a device that enables
a computer to transmit data over phone or cable
ISP :
• ISP stands for Internet Service Provider. An ISP can be company offering its
clients to access the Internet.

11. The Internet’s Major Services
 The World Wide Web
 E-mail
 Social Networking
 Education
 News
 Chat
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